While the University remains committed to fully resuming on-campus activities and in-person instruction in Autumn Quarter 2021 for the benefit of the entire academic community, Learning Remotely will continue to serve as a hub for student learning resources. Below on this page, you will find information about remote learning and links to a range of other resources including health and wellness and support for students with disabilities and for international students.
All University classrooms and teaching facilities will continue to conform to governmental health and safety guidelines. For up to date information about precautions and protocols in place for the Autumn Quarter, please visit UChicago Forward.
- On the “Getting Started” page you will find basic information on tools that will be used for remote Instruction and how to access training.
- On the “Learning Practices” page you will find information you may find useful in developing your learning strategy for remote instruction.
- The “Tutoring” page has a growing aggregation of links to supports for learning.
- On the “Other Learning Resources” page includes general resources to support you and opportunities for learning outside the classroom.
- The “FAQs” page has frequently asked questions and answers to support you in learning remotely.
Policies on Recording and Grading for Academic Year 2020-2021
- As the University temporarily transitions to a remote teaching and learning environment, the Academic Year 2020-2021 Recording Policy provides guidance for instructors and students about the recording of course sessions.
- In connection with the Recording Policy, the University has developed a deletion protocol for recordings on Zoom to safeguard privacy and protect rights in courses and instructional materials.
Health and Well-Being
Below are links to several health and wellness resources available both on and off campus:
Students with Disabilities
Student Disability Services (SDS) works in collaboration with the University of Chicago faculty and staff to provide resources, support, and accommodations to ensure that all aspects of student life are accessible and inclusive of persons with disabilities. SDS staff work with students on an individual basis to determine reasonable accommodations to facilitate equitable access to learning and student life. For more information, please visit Student Disability Services and check back frequently for updates.
Please note that during this time SDS is fully operational in a virtual environment and they remain available for intake appointments with students via telephone, FaceTime and/or Zoom. For information on using accommodations, go to disabilities.uchicago.edu/students/using-accommodations/.
International Students
The Office of International Affairs provides advising services and supportive programming to the international community at the University of Chicago. OIA remains open to serving the international student and scholar community at the University of Chicago virtually. If you need to have documents shipped to you, please complete a request on the OIA website.
OIA’s website has a link to answers to frequently asked immigration-related questions specific to the University’s need to adopt procedures and policies to address the significant public health concerns associated with COVID-19. OIA will continue to update this page with immigration-related questions as they come up. If students have other questions and concerns, please email your designated OIA adviser. OIA will answer all email and telephone inquiries as quickly as possible.
Equal Opportunity Programs and Remote Learning
The University is committed to providing a working and learning environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. Equal Opportunity Programs (EOP) provides leadership in specific areas that support this mission, including efforts to address sexual misconduct, discrimination, and harassment, ensuring accessibility, and coordinating efforts to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees, applicants, and job seekers.
EOP is fully operational in the remote environment and all EOP staff are available to assist members of the community.
Student Services
The University of Chicago has a robust set of offices, systems, and practices dedicated to supporting students and members of the community. For information about the many services, offices, individuals, and resources available, please visit Student Resources During Remote Learning as well as the Resources page developed by the Office of Campus and Student Life.
College students can visit college.uchicago.edu for information and resources dedicated to helping students navigate as well as the College’s Student Services site. Graduate students can visit grad.uchicago.edu for more information about services and resources specifically tailored to the graduate student community.
Students experiencing financial challenges should first contact their dean of students. Students should also consult the information and resources provided by the Office of Financial Aid and the additional guidance provided in their Financial Aid FAQ.